Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Eleazar
Eleazar is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Eleazar — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Eliazar is on your shortlist, Eleazar belongs in the same conversation.
Eleazar meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Eleazar has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Eleazar to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Eleazar as E·L·E·A·Z·A·R, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Eleazar is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Eleazar variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Eleazara, Eleazare, Eleazary, Eleaza.
- Nicknames: Elea and E.
- Middle names: Pair Eleazar with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Eleazar middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Eliazar, Eliezer, Elsworth, Ellsworth, Ellison — full picks on the sibling names for Eleazar guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Eleazar? Browse our names like Eleazar guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Eleazar
What does the name Eleazar mean?
Eleazar has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Eleazar?
Eleazar originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Eleazar?
Eleazar has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Eleazar a boy's or girl's name?
Eleazar is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Eleazar in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Eleazar sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Eleazar?
Names that share Eleazar's sound and style include Eliazar, Eliezer, Elsworth, Ellsworth, Ellison.
What middle names pair well with Eleazar?
Good middle-name fits for Eleazar pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Eleazar is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Eleazar is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Eleazar?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Eleazar share its rhythm without rhyming — Eliazar, Eliezer, Elsworth all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.